DFW to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 2,235 km (1,389 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to New York?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 2,235 km (1,389 mi, 1,207 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DFW to JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly northeast of DFW.
How is the DFW to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-JFK in IATA codes and KDFW-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| DFW | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KJFK |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #9 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 594 ft (181 m) lower than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to JFK
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from New York?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 2,235 km (1,389 mi, 1,207 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and JFK takes about 3h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from DFW?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly northeast of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to JFK?
3 airlines appear on the DFW-JFK route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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